Uber reports more than 3,000 sexual assaults on 2018 rides
Uber, as part of a long anticipated safety report, revealed that more than 3,000 sexual assaults were reported during its U.S. rides in 2018.
Dec 06, 2019
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Uber loses license in London over safety, vows to appeal
London's transit authority on Monday refused to renew Uber's operating license over concerns about impostor drivers, with the ride-hailing company vowing to appeal the decision as it struggles to secure its future in the ...
Nov 25, 2019
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Energy & Green Tech
Uber may contribute more transport pollution than solution: study
Ride-hailing pioneer Uber, rather than being part of the solution to urban transport may be adding to related problems, especially pollution from diesel cars, a study showed Thursday.
Nov 21, 2019
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Where parents feel like chauffeurs, companies step in
When Deb Fink heard about a company that could drive her 9-year-old son to his after-school program, she balked at the idea of putting him in a car with a stranger. But faced with the unrelenting pressure of driving him where ...
Nov 21, 2019
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Automotive
US probe faults Uber, human error in self-driving car crash
A US investigation into the death of a pedestrian struck by a self-driving Uber car faulted driver inattention along with "inadequate" safety measures implemented by the company.
Nov 20, 2019
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Uber to let users record audio of rides in Brazil, Mexico
Uber will allow passengers and drivers in Brazil and Mexico to record audio of their rides as it attempts to improve its safety record and image.
Nov 20, 2019
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Computer Sciences
Predicting people's driving personalities
Self-driving cars are coming. But for all their fancy sensors and intricate data-crunching abilities, even the most cutting-edge cars lack something that (almost) every 16-year-old with a learner's permit has: social awareness.
Nov 19, 2019
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Consumer & Gadgets
How virtual reality is preparing West Aussie paramedics
A bus driver has a heart attack, veering off the road and crashing into a building site. Many passengers are injured, and the clock is ticking. Who should you treat first?
Nov 19, 2019
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Engineering
Startup targets drowsy driving with next-generation driver safety system
Drowsy driving is blamed for hundreds of deaths each year in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 4,000 people were killed in vehicle crashes involving drowsy driving ...
Nov 15, 2019
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Convoy, the 'Uber for Trucking' app, scores $400 million in new round of funding
Convoy, the Seattle-based company whose app promises to make the freight process more reliable and efficient, said it has raised $400 million in its latest funding round, announced Wednesday.
Nov 14, 2019
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Automotive
AI to determine when to intervene with your driving
Can your AI agent judge when to talk to you while you are driving? According to a KAIST research team, their in-vehicle conservation service technology will judge when it is appropriate to contact you to ensure your safety.
Nov 13, 2019
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Automotive
Adaptive cruise systems are not made equal
Adaptive cruise control, once only seen on luxury vehicles, has now become increasingly available on entry-level models. For example, nearly every new Honda and Toyota vehicle comes with this feature as standard equipment. ...
Nov 06, 2019
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Cooperating may result in a better self-driving experience
In a dynamic computer game in which the computer is also a decision maker, you may often find yourself competing with the game to reach your goal. Similarly in handling a "self-driving" car, an automobile equipped with automated ...
Nov 05, 2019
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Caught red-handed: Automatic cameras will spot mobile-using motorists, but at what cost?
Over the years, advances in technology and transport policy have greatly impacted drivers. In the 1980s this came in the form of random breath testing, and more recently, mobile drug testing.
Nov 04, 2019
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Uber facing ban in Geneva: authorities
The Swiss canton of Geneva said Friday it had classified ride-hailing giant Uber as an employer, ordering a halt to its activities unless it pays the social charges for its drivers.
Nov 01, 2019
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